Mase, Cam’ron & Diddy: Publishing Dispute Revealed
- Mase revealed he sent Cam'ron to speak with Diddy regarding his publishing, a long-standing issue.
- Cam'ron recounted the encounter, stating he told Diddy that Mase wanted his publishing back.
- Mase had previously claimed Diddy offered him only $20,000 for his music publishing, despite the significant revenue he generated for Bad Boy Records.
Mase Enlisted Cam’ron to Approach Diddy Over Publishing Rights
Mase revealed he sent Cam’ron to speak with Diddy regarding his publishing, a long-standing issue. The discussion occurred while Diddy was considering purchasing their podcast, “It Is What It Is.”
Cam’ron recounted the encounter, stating he told Diddy that Mase wanted his publishing back. He said Diddy approached him on a boat to discuss the potential business deal for the podcast.Cam’ron emphasized he fulfilled Mase’s request, leading to the return of the publishing rights.
Mase had previously claimed Diddy offered him only $20,000 for his music publishing, despite the significant revenue he generated for Bad Boy Records. He has been vocal about the need for fair treatment of Black artists and criticized Diddy for alleged exploitation.
In September 2023, Diddy returned publishing rights to several artists, including Mase, Faith Evans, 112, The Lox, and the estate of The Notorious B.I.G.
Cam’ron celebrated the news on Instagram, noting Mase had just finalized the paperwork to regain his publishing.
What’s next
Mase is now working to get his music catalogue in order, while Cam’ron is releasing previously unreleased music.